Valerie Ann Gray

Professor, Presenter, Author, Sensitivity Reader, Consultant, and Conscious (Servant) Leader

Professor Valerie Gray is a nationally and internationally recognized presenter with more than 40 presentations to colleges, conferences, and organizations. Her speaking engagements focus on belonging, diversity equity, inclusion, English studies, history, and technology. She continues to conduct research on these subjects to present innovative approaches for attendees. Valerie also teaches college courses in composition, business writing, technical writing, professional writing, and literature.

A prolific author, Valerie has written nonfiction children’s books and college textbooks. Her authoring credits include two nonfiction books for Enslow Publishing: Jason Kidd: Star Guard and The Court-Martial Trial of West Point Cadet Johnson C. Whittaker. She had two biographies published for the African-American National Biography, Harvard University.

Her textbooks include Avoiding Plagiarism: Communicating Your Message with Academic and Professional Integrity (2012); Business Writing for Today and Tomorrow (2017); and a collaborative Open Educational Resources book with English faculty colleagues titled, Business Writing for Everyday Use (2021), available through Libretexts. In addition, Valerie has reviewed and edited several English studies textbooks.

With her diversity and inclusion expertise, she has conducted sensitivity reads for author Tamara Girardi's young adult novels Gridiron Girl and Disorder on the Court.

Solidifying a culture of inclusion and diversity relies on the participation of all stakeholders to engage as active participants within their communities. It determines the participant’s level of interaction, emotion, responsibility, equity, and belonging. Her experience and expertise will heighten these qualities to your workplace and education communities.

Visible and Invisible Diversity: Cultivating a Community of Pervasive Togetherness and Belonging in Your Professional Community

Recognizing the lived experiences of all stakeholders is paramount in overcoming the challenges associated with discussions on equity and inclusion in professional communities.

In this engaging, interactive experience, Valerie will consult with members of your professional community to create a presentation that works best for the needs of your stakeholders. She will provide industry-specific content to instill an environment of visibility that will foster inclusion for all community members. In such an environment, all stakeholders have the opportunity to participate in and contribute to intentional, purposeful, and continual approaches for lasting impact.

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Contact Valerie for additional information on visibility in diversity, togetherness, and belonging, along with consultation and presentation fees.